The tariff classification of a non-electric lantern from India.

NY M84616 June 30, 2006 CLA-2-94:RR:NC:1:108 M84616 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9405.50.4000 Ms. Francine Marcoux Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a non-electric lantern from India. Dear Ms. Marcoux: In your letter dated June 19, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise, based on the submitted information, is a non-electric lantern, item number 56960, which is referred is to as the “Lantern Tea Light Holder.” This article is in the shape of a traditional lantern, which is stated to measure 3 ½ inches in length by 3 ½ inches in width by 7 ½ inches in height (inclusive of the handle). It has a top metal portion with a 1-inch D-ring for hanging and a metal base incorporating a tealight candle receptacle, all composed of iron. It also has a hurricane-shaped glass chimney, situated between its top portion and base, for protecting the tealight candle (not included) when used outside. It is noted that the base can be removed to change the tealight candle. The applicable subheading for this non-electric lantern will be 9405.50.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings, other. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Articles classifiable under subheading 9405.50.4000, HTSUS, which are products of India may be entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. The GSP is subject to modification and periodic suspension, which may affect the status of your transaction at the time of entry for consumption or withdrawal from warehouse. To obtain current information on GSP, check our Web site at www.cbp.gov and search for the term "GSP". This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Michael Contino at 646-733-3014. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division